CARISTIAAS W
Rocking horse
by J. N. Ashworth
This is a simply made modem ver-
sion of the traditional rocking horse.
Thiee alternative heads are given and
others could be devised depending on
whether you want to obtain a tradi-
tional or whimsical effect. Vee slots
havo to be cut out of the leg frame
tubing in order to bend it to shape.
These slots can be brazed or welded,
A simple jig can be made to hold the
tube to its correct shape while welding.
Two methods are also shown for fixing
the legs to the rockers.
KSAOP % 2k &
Parts List Long Wide Thick
Theod woo tp
1 soat a5 i
2rockersfrom 37 é
4 hand grip 7 Bela,
2legs— M.S. Tubo
1BSW.G. 29 tla
brackets 185.6.
MS. 2 ob
Finishod sizos aro given. Allowances must be
mado for waste,
Seat
5" LEG FRAME
t_—~"1_«=OETAILS
an,
Preparing tube for welding
22rad
dimensions
einx IB SWwG
inild Steel tube
a
ie taloagethods
I
Wedged tenon joint
between seat and
= head
ey axe
i XH |
Bl |
4 " | =
29"
To fit tube FIXING
METHOD
18.swg SS
NS
of je
) tof
\ Abrackets
of Ye foldtubular
| i [ee frames to seat
Woodworker, November 1969
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